Victoria

NBN $90m pit and pipe contract awarded

Telstra has signed a $90 million contract for the provision of pit and pipe services for the National Broadband Network (NBN) in Victoria and Tasmania.

Major energy provider goes it alone on $900m wind farm project

Despite accepting expressions of interest from three consortiums interested in taking over the construction and development of its Victorian wind farm, a major energy provider has decided to do it themselves.

Tender awarded for $70m regional Victorian hospital project

Local contractors will be used for construction of a $70 million hospital in regional Victoria, according to the winning developer .

Port Melbourne development plans reveal high-rise on the beach

A controversial plan developed by a company backed by a Kuwaiti royal will see the construction of a massive tower development near Station Pier, Port Melbourne.

Approval for $40m 30 MW solar farm near Kerang

Council approval has been granted for plans for another 30MW solar farm to be constructed near Kerang, Victoria.

Major contracts awarded for $30m Melbourne Airport trigeneration facility

Managing contractors for the construction of the new Melbourne Airport trigeneration facility have awarded two major contracts.

Construction of $1b gas conditioning plant project to boost local building industry

Around 250 construction jobs will be created during the construction of a gas conditioning plant in Gippsland following approval of the project and award of the Engineering Procurement and Construction contract.

Another developer throws hat into ring for $300m Melbourne rail yard redevelopment

A high-profile major events boss has launched a behind-the-scenes pitch to the Victorian government for a multibillion-dollar development over the Jolimont rail yards.

Rejection of heritage listing paves the way for $1.4b Melbourne racecourse redevelopment

Plans for a massive redevelopment of a Melbourne racecourse, including residential towers of up to 25 storeys, are one step closer to fruition with the Victorian Government rejecting calls for heritage listing of the site.

Iconic Melbourne Freemason site to get $250m new life

The Victorian Freemasons have signed off on the redevelopment of their headquarters at the iconic Dallas Brooks Hall site in East Melbourne.